Intern, Manufacturing Engineering

About Biogen: 

At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population.   

We at Biogen are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve. We are focused on strengthening our foundation to advance our overall Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and, most importantly, ensure all our employees feel included. 

As an intern or co-op at Biogen, you can expect to be placed on a real project, under the guidance of experienced professionals and subject matter experts who are invested in your career and academic growth. We also ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to build your network, learn more about our organization through weekly lunch and learns led by leaders from across the company, and join us for several fun events.  

Summary 

This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2024. Resume review begins in February 2024. 

Biogen Manufacturing Engineering at the RTP Pharma site supports two sterile filling lines and an Automated Visual Inspection Machine at the Parenteral Facility and a small-scale filling line, Oligonucleotide Synthesis Manufacturing Area, and an Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing Area in Building 35. Manufacturing Engineering helps with design, installation, modification, troubleshooting and qualification of new and existing equipment. Manufacturing Engineering also provides technical support for Manufacturing and other Engineering Departments. 

Position Description 

Detailed description of role including but not limited to: 

This internship will focus primarily on continuous improvement and capture of tribal knowledge within the Manufacturing Engineering Department. The candidate will work with all Manufacturing Engineers to understand select processes from end to end and capture knowledge, file locations, and best practices. This role will also interface with Manufacturing and other Engineering Departments to understand the Manufacturing Engineer’s role. They will also interact with each of Biogen Computerized Systems to capture information and process flows. 

Example projects may include: 

Job shadowing during equipment troubleshooting 

Automated Inspection Machine (AIM) spare gap assessment 

Fault tree creation form vendor manual 

Tray loader part creation 

Qualifications: 

Fluent in Microsoft Office / SharePoint is a plus 

Ability to hit deadlines and understand processes from start to finish 

Knowledge of SolidWorks 

Great communication skills 

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 

At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date 

Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university 

Education 

Rising Junior or above & enrolled in an Engineering Degree Program 

Industrial 

Mechanical 

Biomedical 

Other disciplines will be considered 

Location 

Research Triangle Park, NC – Pharma Site (900 Davis Dr)